NICE CG87 Type 2 Diabetes - newer agents: short guideline

The advice in the NICE guideline covers:

the monitoring of glucose, lipid (blood cholesterol and fat)and blood pressure levels

diabetes education programmes

dietary advice

the use of medications to:
- control blood glucose
- prevent vascular (blood vessel) disease
- reduce blood pressure
- improve lipid levels

the detection and ongoing management (with referral to a specialist if necessary) of:
- eye disease
- kidney disease
- nerve damage and nerve pain
- depression

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